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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE FOR USING THE DISHWASHER AND THE WASHING PROGRAMS...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning and maintenance _______________________________ 29 Troubleshooting ________________________________________ 33 Thank you for choosing one of our products. You are advised to read this manual carefully; it contains all the information you need about the right conditions for the proper, safe use of your dishwasher.

  • Page 4: Safety And Operating Instructions

    THE NAME PLATE FEATURING THE TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND MARKINGS IS VISIBLY POSITIONED ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR. THE NAME PLATE ON THE INNER EDGE OF THE DOOR MUST NEVER BE REMOVED. DO NOT LEAVE THE DISCARDED PACKAGING MATERIALS UNSUPERVISED WITHIN THE HOME.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    DETERGENT RESIDUES CAPABLE OF CAUSING PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE EYES, MOUTH AND THROAT, AND EVEN LEADING TO SUFFOCATION. DO NOT INTRODUCE SOLVENTS SUCH AS ALCOHOL OR TURPENTINE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. DO NOT LOAD DISHES THAT ARE SOILED WITH ASH, WAX OR PAINTS.
  • Page 6 WARRANTY, AS WELL AS POSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE USER. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting from failure to observe the above precautions, from tampering with even a single component of the appliance, or from the use of non original spare parts.

  • Page 7: Installation And Hook-Up

    Make sure to tighten the locking ring-nut once the pipes have been placed in the direction required. A hole at least 8 cm in diameter is required to allow the power supply cable and pipes to pass.
  • Page 8 The free end should be positioned at a height of between 30 and 100 cm, and should never be submerged in water. If a horizontal drain extension hose is used (for a maximum of 3 m) the drain hose can be placed at a maximum height of 85 cm from the ground.
  • Page 9 BELOW AND THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. L = brown N = blue = yellow-green In the event of damage to the supply cord, have it replaced by the manufacturer or an Authorized Technical Service Centre in order to avoid any risk.
  • Page 10 Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. Refit both into plug. The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is fitted.

  • Page 11: Description Of The Controls

    All the dishwasher controls are grouped on the upper panel. Switch-on, programming, switch-off, etc. procedures are only possible when the door is open. The panel shown is only a guideline example: the form of the lights and buttons may vary depending on the model. ON/OFF BUTTON Press this button to switch the dishwasher on/off.
  • Page 12 Specifically for the use of products which contain salt and rinse aid as well as detergent. HYCLEAN Adds a final antibacterial rinse to the selected program. PROGRAM DELAY Allows the program to be set to start with a delay of 3, 6 or 9 hours.
  • Page 13 PROGRAMS TABLE The manual contains the programs table for several models. To find the table for your dishwasher, compare the program symbols at the top of the table with those on your control panel. SETTING THE WASHING PROGRAM AND SWITCHING ON...
  • Page 14 The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the water and room temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes. Average power consumption with the softener set on level 2. If the dishwasher door is open or not properly closed, the washing cycle will not start.
  • Page 15 The cycle duration and power consumption may vary according to the water and room temperatures, and the type and amount of dishes. Average power consumption with the softener set on level 2. If the dishwasher door is open or not properly closed, the washing cycle will not start.
  • Page 16 If the temperature falls during this stage of the program (e.g. because the door is opened or due to a power blackout), the program lights (2) flash to warn that the anti-bacteria effect is not guaranteed.
  • Page 17 • The dishwasher door is securely closed. OPTION SELECTION Options are selected by pressing the relative button by the symbol of the option required; the light comes on to confirm that the option has been activated. • It is not possible to select any options when the soak program is being used.
  • Page 18 The option is optimised for use of detergents which are complete with salt and rinse aid, known on the market as "3 in 1", "triple action", etc. With this option activated, any salt and rinse aid If you wish to use detergents which already contain salt and rinse aid already in the dishwasher will not be used.
  • Page 19 The start of the program can be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours. This allows you to set the dishwasher to work at the times of day most convenient to you. After setting the program, press the button to select the delay you require;...
  • Page 20 To ensure that any drops of water left in the top basket cannot drip onto the dishes still in the bottom basket, you are advised always to empty the bottom basket first.

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    Before replacing the cap, remove any salt residues from around the opening. • When using the dishwasher for the first time, in addition to the salt it is also necessary to add one litre of water to the container. •...
  • Page 22 ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM The dishwasher is equipped with an device for the user to adjust the water softening system according to the hardness of the water supply.
  • Page 23 With the exception of the SOAK program, before every washing cycle it is necessary to add the required amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. The rinse aid, on the other hand, should only be added as required.
  • Page 24 • Replace the cover and turn it in a clockwise direction. • Use a cloth to remove any spillage of rinse aid which might lead to the formation of excess foam. ADJUSTING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER SETTING The dishwasher is factory set for medium water hardness. However it possible to change the setting by turning the dispenser’s selector to the...
  • Page 25 • The detergent packs must be sealed and stored in a dry place to prevent the formation of lumps which may negatively affect washing results. Once opened the detergent packs should not be kept for too long, otherwise the detergent loses its effectiveness.
  • Page 26 The introduction of detergent into the rinse aid dispenser, even in liquid form, will damage the dishwasher. 4.3 General warnings and recommendations Before using the dishwasher for the first time, it is advisable to read the following recommendations concerning dish types to be washed and their loading.
  • Page 27 If in doubt as to the fastness of the colours, it is advisable to wash just a few items at a time for approximately one month.
  • Page 28 The dishwasher has a capacity of 10 place-settings, including serving dishes. LOWER BASKET The lower basket receives the full force of the lower spray arm, and should therefore be used for the “toughest” items with a heavier degree of soiling.
  • Page 29 The cutlery should be arranged in an orderly manner inside the basket, with the handles pointing downwards. Take care during loading to avoid injury from the knife blades. The basket is suitable for all types of cutlery, except those long enough to interfere with the upper spray arm. Ladles, wooden spoons and cooking knives can be placed in the upper basket, making sure that the knife blades do not protrude from the basket.
  • Page 30 Load plates facing forward; cups, bowls etc. must always be facing downwards. The left-hand side of the basket can be loaded with two layers of cups and glasses. On the right plates and saucers can be slotted verticalli into the forks.

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Clean the door gaskets with a damp sponge. Periodically (once or twice a year) it is advisable to clean the tank and gaskets, using a soft cloth and water to remove any deposits. CLEANING THE WATER INTAKE FILTER The water intake filter A located at the outlet of the water supply tap needs to be cleaned periodically.
  • Page 32 User instructions CLEANING THE SPRAY ARM, TRAVELLING VERSION To remove the TRAVELLING spray arm, take hold of it and raise it to release both the spray arm and the pipe from the tank, then detach the spray arm from the pipe. Wash both the pipe and the spray arm in running water, re-attach the spray arm to the pipe and return the assembly to the seat provided in the tank.
  • Page 33 DISUSE: • Check that there are no deposits of sludge or rust inside the water pipe: if there are, allow the water to run from the water supply tap for a few minutes. • Plug the power cord back into the socket.
  • Page 34 If there are visible traces of rust inside the tank: • the tank is made of steel, and therefore any rust marks are due to external elements (fragments of rust from the water pipes, pots, cutlery, etc.). Special products are commercially available to remove such marks;...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    User instructions 6. Troubleshooting The dishwasher is capable of signalling a number of faults through the simultaneous illumination of several indicator lights, with the following meanings: FAULT DESCRIPTION Acquastop failure The anti-flooding system has been activated (for the relevant models only). The system is tripped in case of water leaks.
  • Page 36 To “reset” an alarm is necessary: • Open and close the door, or turn off and on the machine. At this point is possible to program the dishwasher again. If the malfunction persists, contact your authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 37 550 mm outer edge of the control panel Height from 820 mm to 890 mm Capacity 10 Standard place settings Water supply pressure min. 0,05 - max. 0,9 MPa (min. 0.5 – max. 9 bar) Electrical characteristics See rating plate...
  • Page 38 Cota "H" : s e g ú n l o s m o d e l o s 8 2 0 ÷ 8 7 0 o b i e n 8 2 0 ÷ 8 9 0 . ATENÇÃO: Cota "H"...

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